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Who's The Gang On Our Street?
by Susanne Gervay
Illustrated by Nancy Bevington
Published by Big Sky Publishing
ISBN
9781922896292
The first few pages of this cheerfully illustrated picture book begins with a general chat around the local neighbourhood finding out who likes doing what such as dancing, playing in a rock group, what type of hair they have, if they play soccer and more.
While it is interesting getting to know the neighbours in the street, the question still begs, who's the gang in our street?
It turns out the gang, is not the children, nor the parents or any humans.
The gang are the birds, specifically the sulphur crested cockatoos. I am surrounded by them every day and particularly early mornings making this story easy to love. Yes, some people think they make a dreadful racket with their squawwwk, not me, its their communication.
As much as I love seeing them the information about the sulphur crested cockatoos in this picture book is very interesting. Together with general information to help younger readers learn more about them, there's also a quiz.
While this book is ideal for learning about one of our native birds, it is also educational and helps with improving comprehension.
At first I didn't think there would be much to say about this colourful 32 page book, but really it will make a great gift for curious kids who love birds and about their friends
Highly recommended.
The author and the illustrator
Susanne writes for young people to laugh, learn, love and be courageous in a challenging world. She writes for adults to explore with kids ideas that excite and empower them. As the child of refugees, story is the secret ingredient as a pathway to home and self belief.
Nancy Bevington is an energetic, multifaceted visual artist. Her artistic career spans over three decades, working in painting, illustration and concept creation and execution. Picture books are one of her real passions. Using her many styles and techniques she has the ability to interpret the written word and bring a story to life. Nancy uses traditional media including gouache and watercolour, as well as photography and creative programs such as Adobe Photoshop.
